Virgina Police Release Name of Man Found Dead in Tanker Trailer

UPDATE (August 28, 2:30 p.m.) — The Virginia Police Department has released the name of the man who was found dead in a tanker trailer back in March.

The man’s name is Justin Le Erickson. His body was found at Wayne Transports in Virginia on March 7, 2024.

There is no update on the cause of death.

ORIGINAL POST (March 8, 12:35 p.m.)

VIRGINIA, Minn. — Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a tanker trailer late Thursday afternoon.

The Virginia Police Department says around 3:45 p.m., officers were sent out to a medical call on the 1900 block of 15th Avenue South. The call was for an unresponsive 39-year-old man in a tanker trailer.

The police department determined the man was dead upon arrival.

Police say it was reported that the scene or area near the trailer may contain hazardous materials. The Duluth Hazardous Material Response Team was deployed to assist with the incident. The Minnesota Duty Officer and OSHA were also notified.

The incident is currently under investigation.